God used Ahaziah's visit to Joram to destroy Ahaziah. As soon as he arrived, Ahaziah went out with Joram to attack Nimshi's son Jehu, whom the LORD had appointed to eliminate Ahab's dynasty.

For the sons of Athaliah, that wicked woman, had broken into the house of God and also had used all the holy and dedicated things of the house of the Lord for the Baals.

And when they had finished, they brought the remainder of the money before the king and Jehoiada, and they used it [for] objects for the house of Yahweh, objects for the service and the burnt offerings, dishes, and objects of gold and silver. And they were offering burnt offerings in the house of Yahweh regularly, all the days of Jehoiada.

Then Amaziah got all Judah together and put them in order by their families, even all Judah and Benjamin, under captains of thousands and captains of hundreds: and he had those of twenty years old and over numbered, and they came to three hundred thousand of the best fighting-men, trained for war and in the use of the spear and the body-cover.

And so it was, after Amaziah came in from smiting the Edomites, that he brought in the gods of the sons of Seir, and set them up for himself, as gods, - and, before them, used he to bow himself down, and, unto them, used he to burn a perfume.

In addition, Uzziah equipped the entire army with shields, spears, helmets, body armor, bows, and stones for use in slings.

He made skillfully designed devices in Jerusalem to shoot arrows and catapult large stones for use on the towers and on the corners. So his fame spread even to distant places, for he was marvelously helped until he became strong.

So Uzziah went to rest with his fathers; and they put his body into the earth in the field used for the resting-place of the kings, for they said, He is a leper: and Jotham his son became king in his place.

They began their consecration duties on the first day of the first month and finished at the LORD's outer vestibule on the eighth day of the month. Another eight days was used to consecrate the LORD's Temple, so they completed the work on the sixteenth day of the first month.

And Azariah, the chief priest, of the family of Zadok, said in answer, From the time when the people first came with their offerings into the house of the Lord, we have had food enough, and more than enough: for the blessing of the Lord is on his people; and there is this great store which has not been used.

And he caused his children to pass through the fire in the valley of the son of Hinnom: also he observed times, and used enchantments, and used witchcraft, and dealt with a familiar spirit, and with wizards: he wrought much evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger.

Then they gave it into the hands of the workmen who had the oversight of the house of the Lord, and the workmen who were working in the house of the Lord used it to restore and repair the house.

they gave it to the carpenters and builders and also used it to buy quarried stone and timbers—for joining and making beams—for the buildings that Judah’s kings had destroyed.

Jeremiah composed laments for Josiah which all the male and female singers use to mourn Josiah to this very day. It has become customary in Israel to sing these; they are recorded in the Book of Laments.

In the first year of Cyrus the king, Cyrus the king, issued an edict, as to the house of God in Jerusalem, Let the house be built, the place where they used to offer sacrifices, and let the foundations thereof be reared, - the height thereof, sixty cubits, the breadth thereof, sixty cubits;

Furthermore, the balance remaining of the silver and gold may be used for whatever other purpose you and your people desire, as long as such use is consistent with the will of your God.

And the vessels which have been given to you for the uses of the house of your God, you are to give to the God of Jerusalem.

You may use the royal treasury to pay for anything else needed for the house of your God.

So I stationed armed men behind the wall in the lowest places, at the open positions [where it was least protected]; and I stationed the people in families with their swords, spears, and bows.

He had been hired to make me afraid so I would sin by doing what he suggested. Then they could create a slanderous report to use against me.

Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani stood on the rostrum assigned for use by the descendants of Levi and cried out loudly to the LORD their God.

Now, all Israel - in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiah, used to give the portions of the singers and the doorkeepers, the need of a day upon its day, - and they hallowed them unto the Levites, and, the Levites, hallowed them unto the sons of Aaron.

so he prepared him a large chamber, where aforetime they used to lay the meal-offering, the frankincense, and the utensils, and the tithe of the corn, the new wine and the oil, in charge of the Levites, and the singers, and the doorkeepers, - and the heave-offerings for the priests.

but I warned them, “Why are you camping in front of the wall? If you do it again, I’ll use force against you.” After that they did not come again on the Sabbath.

And their children were talking half in the language of Ashdod; they had no knowledge of the Jews' language, but made use of the language of the two peoples.

The following events happened in the days of Ahasuerus. (I am referring to that Ahasuerus who used to rule over a hundred and twenty-seven provinces extending all the way from India to Ethiopia.)

and, near unto him, were Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, Memucan, - the seven rulers of Persia and Media, who used to behold the face of the king, who sat first, in the kingdom -

And sent letters to all the divisions of the kingdom, to every division in the writing commonly used there, and to every people in the language which was theirs, saying that every man was to be the ruler in his house, and that this order was to be given out in the language of his people.

And, throughout every day, Mordecai, used to walk to and fro, before the court of the house of the women, - to get to know the welfare of Esther, and what would be done with her.

At the end of the twelve months that were required for the women, when the turn of each young woman arrived to go to King Ahasuerus -- for in this way they had to fulfill their time of cosmetic treatment: six months with oil of myrrh, and six months with perfume and various ointments used by women --

And, all the kings servants who were in the kings gate, used to bend and bow themselves down unto Haman, for, so, had the king given command concerning him, - but, Mordecai, bent not nor bowed himself down.

Then on the thirteenth day of the first month, the king's scribes were sent for, and they put in writing Haman's orders to all the king's captains and the rulers of every division of his kingdom and the chiefs of every people: for every division of the kingdom in the writing commonly used there, and to every people in the language which was theirs; it was signed in the name of King Ahasuerus and stamped with the king's ring.

let royal clothing be brought which the king uses to wear, and the horse that the king rides on, and on the head of which a crown royal is set.

Then at that time, on the twenty-third day of the third month, which is the month Sivan, the king's scribes were sent for; and everything ordered by Mordecai was put in writing and sent to the Jews and the captains and the rulers and the chiefs of all the divisions of the kingdom from India to Ethiopia, a hundred and twenty-seven divisions, to every division in the writing commonly used there, and to every people in their language, and to the Jews in their writing and their language.

And he wrote the name of king Ahasuerus, and sealed it with the king's ring, and sent letters by post on horseback, riding on swift steeds that were used in the king's service, bred of the stud:

So the posts that rode upon swift steeds that were used in the king's service went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king's commandment; and the decree was given out in Shushan the palace.

His sons used to go [in turn] and feast in the house of each one on his day, and they would send word and invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them.

{Then when} the days of the feast had run their course, {Job would send}, and he would sanctify them. Thus he would arise early in the morning and offer burnt offerings [according to] the number of all of them, because Job thought, "Perhaps my children have sinned and {cursed} God in their heart." This is what Job used to do {all the time}.

along with kings and counselors of the earth, who used to build for themselves what are now only ruins,

Nor shall see me - the eye that used to behold me, Thine eyes, are upon me, and I am not.

Reproving with words he shall not profit, and speeches will be of no use in them.

He used to run against him with uplifted neck, with the stout bosses of his bucklers;

He has no children or descendants among his people,
no survivor where he used to live.

If you really want to appear superior to me
and would use my disgrace as evidence against me,

he will perish forever, like his own excrement; those who used to see him will say, 'Where is he?'

"Can a man be of use to God? Yes, can [the] wise be of use to him?

Is it of any interest to the Ruler of all that you are upright? or is it of use to him that your ways are without sin?

Would he make use of his great power to overcome me? No, but he would give attention to me.

Then He saw wisdom and declared it;
He established it and searched it out.

Oh that it were with me as in the months of old, as in the days, when, GOD, used to watch over me;

when his lamp used to shine over my head, so I could walk through the dark,

Because I used to deliver the oppressed who was crying out for aid, the fatherless also, and him that had no helper;

A father, was, I, to the needy, and, as for the cause which I knew not, I used to search it out;

"I used to say: "I will die in my home. I'm going to live as many days as there are grains of sand on the shore.

After I had spoken, they spake not again, and, upon them, used my speech to drop;

Moreover, {what use to me is the strength of their hands}? With them, vigor is destroyed.

In want and hunger, they were lean, - who used to gnaw the dry ground, a dark night of desolation!

Who used to pluck off the mallow by the bushes, with the root of the broom for their food;

Among the bushes, used they to shriek, Under the bramble, were they huddled together:

Now use not men to do violence unto them, that are destroyed already; but where hurt is done, there use they to help.

So my lyre came to be [used] for mourning, and my flute [for the] voice of [those who] weep.

Then let my wife give pleasure to another man and let others make use of her body.

Or, used to eat my morsel alone, so that the fatherless did not eat thereof;

If, against me, my ground used to cry out, and, together, my ridges did weep;

If, the strength thereof, I used to eat, without payment, and, the soul of the holders thereof, I made groan;

I will not put forward words like these, or make use of your sayings in answer to him.

then sheweth he them their works and deeds and the sins wherewith they have used cruel violence.

They come to their end while they are still young, their life is short like that of those who are used for sex purposes in the worship of their gods.

He uses them to judge some people and give food to many.

Knowest thou the time when the wild goats bring forth their young among the stony rocks? Or layest thou wait when the hinds use to fawn?

He prepares to use deadly weapons against him; he gets ready to shoot flaming arrows.

They speak deceitful and worthless words to one another;
With flattering lips and a double heart they speak.

He that hath used no deceit in his tongue, nor done evil to his neighbour, and hath not slandered his neighbours.

Rise up, Lord! Confront him! Knock him down! Use your sword to rescue me from the wicked man!

Lord, use your power to deliver me from these murderers, from the murderers of this world! They enjoy prosperity; you overwhelm them with the riches they desire. They have many children, and leave their wealth to their offspring.

A psalm -- a song used at the dedication of the temple; by David. I will praise you, O Lord, for you lifted me up, and did not allow my enemies to gloat over me.

Then make sure you don't speak evil words or use deceptive speech!

Use your spear and lance against those who chase me! Assure me with these words: "I am your deliverer!"

For yet a little while and the wicked one will be gone [forever];
Though you look carefully where he used to be, he will not be [found].

Even the man whom I used to salute, in whom I put confidence, who used to eat my bread, - hath magnified his heel against me!

These things I remember, and pour out my soul within me, how I used to go with the crowd, and led them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, a multitude keeping a holy day.

I will focus my attention on a proverb; I will use the harp to expound my riddle.

For, though, his own self - while he lived, he used to bless, And they will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself,

You do damage with words, and use your tongue to deceive.

You love to use all the words that destroy, and the tongue that deceives.

We who had sweet fellowship together,
Who walked to the house of God in company.

Every day they make wrong use of my words; all their thoughts are against me for evil.

Look what pours out of their mouths! They use their lips like swords, saying "Who will hear us?"

Do not strike them dead suddenly, because then my people might forget the lesson. Use your power to make them homeless vagabonds and then bring them down, O Lord who shields us!

They spend all their time planning how to bring him down. They love to use deceit; they pronounce blessings with their mouths, but inwardly they utter curses. (Selah)

May his fame endure! May his dynasty last as long as the sun remains in the sky! May they use his name when they formulate their blessings! May all nations consider him to be favored by God!

For I was envious of the boasters, At the prosperity of the lawless, used I to look.

One used to be known according as he carried up high - into the thicket of trees - the axes;

Don't use your strength to fight heaven or speak from stubborn arrogance."

[The] stouthearted are plundered; they sleep their sleep, and all [the] able men cannot {use} their hands.

He used to cleave rocks in the desert, And let them drink as out of mighty deeps;

And provoked him to anger with their high places, And, with their images, used to move him to jealousy.

So he did shepherd them, according to the singleness of his heart, And, with the discernment of his hands, used he to guide them.

Listen to the painful cries of the prisoners! Use your great strength to set free those condemned to die!

A testimony in Joseph, he appointed it, When he went forth over the land of Egypt: A language I liked not, used I to hear;